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FIRS Urges Nigerians to See Taxes as Nation-Building, Not Punishment.
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has appealed to Nigerians to view taxation as a tool for sustainable development rather than a burden.
Speaking in Kaduna at a sensitization programme on The Role of Media in Voluntary Tax Compliance, FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji, represented by Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, said taxes fund essential services such as hospitals, schools, and roads. “Taxes are not just government revenue; they are the foundation of growth in our nation,” he noted, calling for a culture of voluntary compliance built on trust.
He stressed that many Nigerians still see taxes as punishment, hence the need for enlightenment and accountability. “When the media educates, investigates, and holds leaders accountable, it builds trust. A citizen who believes in the fairness and transparency of the system is more likely to comply,” he added.
Atoyebi urged journalists to act as educators and watchdogs, while tax expert Dr. Mohammed Adamu described voluntary compliance as key to steady revenue and patriotism. “Tax revenues fund our roads, schools, hospitals, and security. A compliant taxpayer is a stakeholder in national progress,” Adamu said.
He praised reforms like the FIRS TaxPro Max platform and taxpayer service units but insisted fairness, transparency, and education remain central to compliance.
Similarly, Ishaku Ankuma of the Kaduna Government Business Office warned of penalties for evasion, stressing that tax compliance certificates are now crucial for financial dealings. “Voluntary tax compliance is not just a legal requirement but a civic responsibility and patriotic act,” he said.
The event ended with a call on the media to simplify tax issues, expose evasion, and encourage public confidence in Nigeria’s tax system.
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has appealed to Nigerians to view taxation as a tool for sustainable development rather than a burden.
Speaking in Kaduna at a sensitization programme on The Role of Media in Voluntary Tax Compliance, FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji, represented by Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, said taxes fund essential services such as hospitals, schools, and roads. “Taxes are not just government revenue; they are the foundation of growth in our nation,” he noted, calling for a culture of voluntary compliance built on trust.
He stressed that many Nigerians still see taxes as punishment, hence the need for enlightenment and accountability. “When the media educates, investigates, and holds leaders accountable, it builds trust. A citizen who believes in the fairness and transparency of the system is more likely to comply,” he added.
Atoyebi urged journalists to act as educators and watchdogs, while tax expert Dr. Mohammed Adamu described voluntary compliance as key to steady revenue and patriotism. “Tax revenues fund our roads, schools, hospitals, and security. A compliant taxpayer is a stakeholder in national progress,” Adamu said.
He praised reforms like the FIRS TaxPro Max platform and taxpayer service units but insisted fairness, transparency, and education remain central to compliance.
Similarly, Ishaku Ankuma of the Kaduna Government Business Office warned of penalties for evasion, stressing that tax compliance certificates are now crucial for financial dealings. “Voluntary tax compliance is not just a legal requirement but a civic responsibility and patriotic act,” he said.
The event ended with a call on the media to simplify tax issues, expose evasion, and encourage public confidence in Nigeria’s tax system.
FIRS Urges Nigerians to See Taxes as Nation-Building, Not Punishment.
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has appealed to Nigerians to view taxation as a tool for sustainable development rather than a burden.
Speaking in Kaduna at a sensitization programme on The Role of Media in Voluntary Tax Compliance, FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji, represented by Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, said taxes fund essential services such as hospitals, schools, and roads. “Taxes are not just government revenue; they are the foundation of growth in our nation,” he noted, calling for a culture of voluntary compliance built on trust.
He stressed that many Nigerians still see taxes as punishment, hence the need for enlightenment and accountability. “When the media educates, investigates, and holds leaders accountable, it builds trust. A citizen who believes in the fairness and transparency of the system is more likely to comply,” he added.
Atoyebi urged journalists to act as educators and watchdogs, while tax expert Dr. Mohammed Adamu described voluntary compliance as key to steady revenue and patriotism. “Tax revenues fund our roads, schools, hospitals, and security. A compliant taxpayer is a stakeholder in national progress,” Adamu said.
He praised reforms like the FIRS TaxPro Max platform and taxpayer service units but insisted fairness, transparency, and education remain central to compliance.
Similarly, Ishaku Ankuma of the Kaduna Government Business Office warned of penalties for evasion, stressing that tax compliance certificates are now crucial for financial dealings. “Voluntary tax compliance is not just a legal requirement but a civic responsibility and patriotic act,” he said.
The event ended with a call on the media to simplify tax issues, expose evasion, and encourage public confidence in Nigeria’s tax system.
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